Andrew Castle is the lead BBC commentator for Wimbledon. For many, his voice is synonymous with tennis history. “It’s just unbelievable to be back”, says Andrew Castle. “I was sitting next to John McEnroe on the first day and he was just delighted, too. Even off-mic, he was saying how wonderful it is.” The shock of Wimbledon being canceled in 2020 has left a mark on many of us. But Castle …
Whether you’re a football fan or not, you will no doubt know that the Euros are currently taking place & it’s a big deal to those that do follow the sport. Whether you have just noticed the increase in England flags on display or you’ve been inconvenienced by your usual soap watching schedule in the evening being changed, you’ll know that the Euros is taking place and that means that …
This week we got the news that Nadal and Osaka are out of Wimbledon. It’s a blow to the tournament, only a bit more than a week away. When two of the biggest stars of the game withdraw from a grand slam, it’s always a sad news story. Nadal wanted time to heal his body after intense competition and also withdrew from the Olympic Games, while Osaka said she will …
The scene is set for the French Open Final 2021 – Djokovic vs Tsitsipas. Who do you think will win? Djokovic won a magnificent battle against Nadal in the semi-finals and they played one of the best sets of all time in the third set. Djokovic won the set and the match in 4 sets. He climbed the “Everest” of tennis, beating Nadal at the French Open and as the …
There are two different French Opens (more than two when you count all disciplines obviously) being run at Roland Garros. The Men’s draw played out predictably with the two GOATs facing off in one semi-final and two of the top next-genners facing off in the other semi-final. It makes for two great semi-finals in Djokovic vs Nadal and Tsitsipas and Zverev, but it can also be predictable. My take is …
Rumors continue to circulate that many top-level players may not compete this year The road to this year’s Summer Olympic Games has been a bumpy one at best. People who live outside of Japan who intended to make up the bulk of spectators have been informed that they will not be permitted entry to the country to witness the games. Accordingly, their seats have already been refunded in full, forcing …
We’re at the end of the quarter-finals and can look towards the Men’s French Open Semi-finals 2021. Tsitsipas vs Zverev & Nadal vs Djokovic. The French Open draw split up the field into two sections. Next-Gen vs GOATs. The Next-Gen expression is perhaps getting tired and not that relevant as we’re already looking towards players younger than Tsitsipas, Zverev, and Medvedev, but perhaps they have finally arrived at some kind …
Tennis is a gentleman’s sport designed to bring out the chivalrous in us. Throughout the years, we’ve witnessed many legends grace us with their presence. Players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will forever be remembered as role models and an example of what a true sportsperson should be. As for the fans, they will always love the game and will keep a close watch on …
The last fifteen years or so have been some of the best years for tennis fans, as they have been treated to not one, not two but three of the greatest players of all time playing together. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have redefined what it means to be a tennis great and while both Federer and Nadal are now entering the last legs of their careers, they …
Tennis is one of the most popular sports for bettors around the world because of how regularly games are played; while its season is in full flow, there are matches virtually every day. This provides people with ample opportunity to wager on tennis. Plus, the sport is one of the most progressive when it comes to making player statistics and trends publicly available, meaning those who want to back their …
